Advancements in biosensors for cancer detection: revolutionizing diagnostics

• Published in: Medical oncology (Northwood, London, England) London, England), 2024-02, Vol.41 (3), p.73-73, Article 73
• Main Authors: Mustafa, Syed Khalid, Khan, Mohd. Farhan, Sagheer, Mehak, Kumar, Deepak, Pandey, Sadanand
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Biomarkers, Tumor; Biosensing Techniques; Cancer; Carcinoma; Disease Progression; Hematology; Humans; Internal Medicine; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Oncology; Pathology; Review Article
• ISSN: 1559-131X; 1357-0560; 1559-131X
• DOI: 10.1007/s12032-023-02297-y

Cancer stands as the reigning champion of life-threatening diseases, casting a shadow with the highest global mortality rate. Unleashing the power of early cancer treatment is a vital weapon in the battle for efficient and positive outcomes. Yet, conventional screening procedures wield limitations of exorbitant costs, time-consuming endeavors, and impracticality for repeated testing. Enter bio-marker-based cancer diagnostics, which emerge as a formidable force in the realm of early detection, disease progression assessment, and ultimate cancer therapy. These remarkable devices boast a reputation for their exceptional sensitivity, streamlined setup requirements, and lightning fast response times. In this study, we embark on a captivating exploration of the most recent advancements and enhancements in the field of electrochemical marvels, targeting the detection of numerous cancer biomarkers. With each breakthrough, we inch closer to a future where cancer’s grip on humanity weakens, guided by the promise of personalized treatment and improved patient outcomes. Together, we unravel the mysteries that cancer conceals and illuminate a path toward triumph against this daunting adversary. This study celebrates the relentless pursuit of progress, where electrochemical innovations take center stage in the quest for a world free from the clutches of carcinoma.